‘Slow-Moving Train Wreck’: There’s A Powder Keg Inside The American Economy — And It Might Blow Up

‘Slow-Moving Train Wreck’: There’s A Powder Keg Inside The American Economy — And It Might Blow Up Will Kessler on November 19, 2023 The commercial real estate sector is facing the possibility…

Gas Prices Dip Under $3 in Ocean County Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Several gas stations at the Jersey Shore on Friday reported regular gasoline prices under $3.00 for the first time since 2021. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, gasoline…

Former Massachusetts State Senator Arrested for COVID Fraud

BOSTON – Former Massachusetts State Senator Dean Tran was arrested today and charged in federal court in Boston with allegedly scheming to defraud the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance and collecting income…

Governor Murphy Says New Jersey’s Economic Woes Caused by Factors Beyond His Control

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy spoke before hundreds of New Jersey’s elected officials in Atlantic City on Thursday at the annual League of Municipalities conference. During his speech, Murphy acknowledged the financial…

Middlesex County Women Charged with COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

NEWARK N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, woman was arrested on charges that she fraudulently obtained Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds and unemployment insurance benefits…

Sussex County Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for $2 Million COVID-19 Fraud

NEWARK N.J. – A Sussex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to 36 months in prison for defrauding several financial institutions and illegally obtaining more than $2 million in COVID-19 funding meant…

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In New York, Philadelphia, and D.C., Residents Are Very Concerned About their Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A recent Gallup poll indicates that American concern over personal safety and crime has reached its highest level in 30 years. Currently, 40% of Americans express fear about walking…

‘National Embarrassment’: Key Stat Used In Biden Admin’s Landmark Climate Report Is Misleading

‘National Embarrassment’: Key Stat Used In Biden Admin’s Landmark Climate Report Is Misleading Nick Pope on November 15, 2023 A key top-line statistic featured in the Biden administration’s latest report on the…

Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining more than $400,000 in COVID-19 Economic Assistance Loans

Jackson, Miss. – A Texas man pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining more than $400,000 in COVID-19 economic assistance loans. According to court documents, Ganiyu Abayomi Jimoh, 30, of Houston, Texas, conspired…

Pennsylvania Man Admits $4.8 Million Cares Act Loan Fraud Scheme

TRENTON, N.J. – A Pennsylvania man admitted to his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain over $4.8 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for…

Owner of New Jersey Businesses Charged with $3.2 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – An owner of several New Jersey businesses was charged with fraudulently obtaining over $3.2 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.…

Four People Sentenced in Multimillion-Dollar PPP Scheme

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Lori Hammond, a/k/a Lori McCracken, a/k/a Lori Blakely, 54, of Summerville, Christopher Conrad, 41, of Holly Hill, Catherine “Cassie” Needham, 38, of Manning, and Jontrell Wright, 37, of Orangeburg, were…

New Jersey Business Owner Charged for Defrauding COVID Relief Program of $3.2 Million

NEWARK, NJ, November 15, 2023 — Daniel Dadoun, 47, a former South Plainfield, New Jersey resident holding French, Canadian, and Israeli passports, has been charged with orchestrating a $3.2 million fraud scheme…

Elderly Veterans Begging for Bars of Soap at Murphy’s State Run Homes

TRENTON, NJ – Assemblyman Brian Bergen expressed outrage over the plight of veterans in state-run facilities lacking basic necessities, while the state budget prioritizes lavish projects. Bergen, a U.S. Army combat veteran,…

Teachers Union Boss Claims Antisemitism, Homophobia ‘Rolled Into’ Attacks On Her

Teachers Union Boss Claims Antisemitism, Homophobia ‘Rolled Into’ Attacks On Her Harold Hutchison on November 13, 2023 American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten claimed Monday that antisemitism and homophobia were…

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Why So Many People Are Fleeing New York City and Where They Are Going

New York City, once a beacon of urban allure and opportunities, is witnessing a significant shift in its demographic landscape. This change is not just about numbers but about the underlying reasons…

New York City Launches Plan to Tackle Rampant Retail Theft

NEW YORK – Mayor Eric Adams announced the creation of a task force focused on addressing retail theft in New York City. The initiative, led by Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip…

Escape From New York: Why Many Are Choosing to Stay in the Big Apple

NEW YORK, NY – Over a million New Yorkers have left the Big Apple in the past decade, sparking a mass exodus that heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Foundation…

Director Daniel Glad of the Justice Department’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force Delivers Remarks to the National Association of State Procurement Officials’ 10th Annual Law Institute

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery I am honored to speak once again at the National Association of State Procurement Officials’ Law Institute. As noted in that very kind introduction, I am the…

Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Convicted on Two Counts of Perjury

Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal jury today convicted Marilyn J. Mosby, age 42, of Baltimore, Maryland, on federal charges of perjury, relating to the withdrawal of funds from the City of Baltimore’s…

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